Hodgdon H4831SC Smokeless Gun Powder

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Hodgdon H4831SC Smokeless Gun Powder

Hodgdon H4831SC (Short Cut) rifle powder

Hodgdon H4831SC (Short Cut) extruded rifle propellant is a top choice for big game hunters who use handloader rifles. Introduced in the 1950s, this propellant has been improved with shorter grain sizes which allows better powder flow and more uniformity. This is an extreme extruded propellant and offers heightened insensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.

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Hodgdon H4831SC (Short Cut) rifle powder

Brand	Hodgdon
Dimensions	N/A
Hazmat Class	1.4C
Product Model	H4831SC
Size	8#
Weight	8.348 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is H4831SC good for?

H4831SC is a slow-burning Extreme powder that's long been a favorite with big game hunters. It's a classic in the .270 Winchester and .25-06, and it also works well in the 7mm Rem Mag and 300 WSM with heavier bullets. The short-cut grains meter smoothly, and it holds steady across temperature swings.

2. Is H4831SC the same as H4831?

Ballistically, yes. Hodgdon calls H4831SC an exact ballistic copy of H4831, just cut into shorter grains so it flows better through a powder measure. Hodgdon uses the same load data for both. Lots still vary, so drop back to the starting charge when you open a new can.

3. Is H4831SC the same as IMR 4831?

No. IMR 4831 is a different powder with a slightly faster burn rate and its own load data, even though the numbers match. Never load H4831SC using IMR 4831 charge weights, or the reverse. If a load calls for IMR 4831, find published H4831SC data for that bullet and start over.

4. Where can I find H4831SC load data?

Look under H4831 in Hodgdon's free Reloading Data Center, since Hodgdon publishes one set of data for both versions. Current reloading manuals list it as well. Follow the published data for your exact cartridge and bullet, starting at the listed starting charge.

5. Should I use H4831SC or H4350?

It depends on your case and bullet. H4350 burns faster and suits mid-size cases like the 6.5 Creedmoor. H4831SC is slower, so it usually does better in larger cases and with heavier bullets, like a .270 Win with 150 grain bullets. Both are temperature-stable Extreme powders with their own data.

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